Privacy Policy
Effective Date
July 15, 2025 Last
Updated
July 15, 2025
Introduction
Via App, Inc. (Via, we, us, or our) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of individuals who use our mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the Services). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other state and international laws where applicable.
By accessing or using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of the Services and covers any personal information that Via App, Inc. collects, uses, stores, shares, or otherwise processes in connection with your access to and use of the Services.
Information We Collect
a. Identifiers:
Name or username
Email address or phone number
Account login credentials
b. Sensitive Personal Information:
Precise geolocation
Account access credentials
c. Profile and User-Submitted Content:
Optional demographic data (eg. Age, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation)
Self-authored profile descriptions
Profile drop locations
d. Device and Technical Data:
IP address
Browser type and device identifiers
App usage data
e. Location Data:
Approximate and/or precise geolocation, with consent
f. Internet and Network Activity:
Log data, usage trends, cookies, and analytics
How We Use Your Information
To operate and improve the Services
To enable location-based features
To personalize content and suggest connections
To communicate with users
To detect fraud and enhance security
To comply with legal obligations
To analyze performance and usage
To market the Services where legally permitted
Location-Based Features and Profile Drops
Via allows users to voluntarily associate their profiles with specific physical locations (profile drops). This enables discovery by others visiting the same places. We do not share real-time location unless explicitly authorized. Drop associations are stored until removed by the user or their account is deleted.
Disclosure of Information
We may share data with:
Service Providers (e.g., Firebase, Google Analytics)
Business Partners (aggregated, anonymized data)
Marketing Platforms (e.g., Meta, TikTok)
Legal authorities (if required)
Location Venues & Community Building Organizations
Acquirors and Potential Acquirors of our company, business, or all or substantially all of our business
We do not sell personal information for monetary value.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to analyze behavior, manage sessions, deliver marketing, and support third-party integrations (e.g., Maps API). See our Cookie Policy for more.
Retention of Personal Information
We retain data for as long as the user maintains an active account. Data may be retained for 90 days post-deletion for legal and operational reasons, then deleted or anonymized.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may request to access, delete, or correct personal data; opt out of targeted ads or sensitive data processing; or withdraw consent. Contact: privacy@wemetvia.com
Children’s Privacy
Via is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect children’s data and will delete it upon discovery.
Security
We use encryption, access controls, and secure hosting to protect your data. No system is 100% secure; users should also safeguard their login credentials.
International Users
Via is U.S.-based. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated as required by law. The latest version will always be posted on our website.
Contact Us
Via App, Inc.
Email: privacy@wemetvia.com
